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Winter Energy Saving Tips

No-Cost and Low-Cost Tips to Save Energy This Winter
Here are some strategies from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to help you save energy and money during the cold winter months. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and low cost actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter. In addition to the tips below, learn how to save money while staying warm with energy saving Winter Heating Tips from the DOE.

Take Advantage of Heat from the Sun

Open curtains on your south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home.

Close curtains at night to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows.

Cover Drafty Windows

Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames during the cold winter months. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.